ET 145    Basic Computer System Repair I    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 12 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This is an introductory course to personal computer repair. The course will begin with an overview of the history of computer repair and discussion of common computer repair nomenclature, diagnostic software, and the theory of computer operations. The course will also introduce the student to the use of the Internet for locating technical repair documentation on the Web.

Schedule: Five Week - First, Aug 22-Sep 29
M            08:00AM-10:05AM   LEC   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     25278
W            08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

T            05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   X.Covarrubias        SCC MAIN RHN 339     30704
Th           05:30PM-08:35PM   LAB   X.Covarrubias        SCC MAIN RHN 339     
On-Campus

ET 146    Basic Computer System Repair II    3 Units

Prerequisite: ET 145 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the second of three courses in computer repair. It will use knowledge and skills of ET 145 to expand the students familiarization with computer hardware and software at a component level. This will give students an overview of repair procedures of a computer system. The scope of the course will include personal computer fabrication and common problem solutions. Troubleshooting philosophies and techniques are emphasized.

Schedule: Other Term, Sep 30-Dec 16
M            08:00AM-11:05AM   LEC   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     27156
W            08:00AM-12:20PM   LAB   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

Schedule: Other Term, Oct 01-Dec 17
T            05:30PM-08:25PM   LEC   X.Covarrubias        SCC MAIN RHN 339     30708
Th           05:30PM-10:20PM   LAB   X.Covarrubias        SCC MAIN RHN 339     
On-Campus

ET 147    Basic Computer System Repair III    3 Units

Prerequisite: ET 146 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the third of three courses in computer system repair. It will use knowledge and skills of ET 145 and ET 146 to train the student in the advanced skills needed for desktop and network computer repair. The scope of the course will include PC board and component level repair of a typical desk top computer system. Troubleshooting philosophies and techniques are emphasized.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
T            08:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 339     27446
Th           08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 339     
On-Campus

ET 300    DC Theory and Circuit Fundamentals    2.5 Units

Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or ET 15 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent prerequisite.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 306 and ET 310.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to provide instruction in the basic concepts of DC theory including a study of the composition of matter, circuit fundamentals, voltage, current, and resistance in series, parallel and combination circuit configurations. Laboratory activities provide hands-on projects that include operation and use of electronic equipment required by industry.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 22-Oct 16
TTh          12:45PM-02:05PM   LEC   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     25266
TTh          02:15PM-05:20PM   LAB   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

ET 301    AC Theory and Circuit Fundamentals    2.5 Units

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ET 300 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent prerequisite.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 306 and ET 311.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to provide instruction in the basic concepts of AC theory including a study of circuit fundamentals, voltage, current, resistance and RLC impedances in series, and parallel and combination circuit configurations. Laboratory activities provide hands-on projects that include operation and use of electronic equipment required by industry.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
TTh          12:45PM-02:05PM   LEC   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     25274
TTh          02:15PM-05:20PM   LAB   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

ET 306    Electronics Fabrication and Soldering Techniques    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in ET 300 and ET 301.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the skills needed for identification and the safe and efficient use of hand tools and soldering equipment used in basic electronics repair. Familiarization with fabrication, soldering/de-soldering techniques, electrostatic discharge (ESD), assembly, and safety practices are covered.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 339     25248
F            09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 339     
On-Campus

ET 310    Mathematics for DC Circuit Fundamentals, Part I    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or ET 15 with a grade of "C" or better, or qualifying mathematics assessment test scores or equivalent.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 300.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on the application of the basic concepts of algebra to solve electronic problems in DC resistive series parallel circuits. Instruction will be given in the use of powers of ten, algebra, and other mathematical concepts necessary for calculation of resistance, DC voltage, and current distribution in series, parallel, and combination circuits.

ET 311    Mathematics for AC Circuit Fundamentals, Part II    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ET 310 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent prerequisite.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 301.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on the application of the basic concepts of algebra and trigonometry to solve electronic problems in AC-RLC series/parallel circuits. Instruction will be given in the use of powers of ten, logarithms, algebra, and other mathematical concepts necessary for calculation of resistances, reactances, AC voltage, and current distribution in series, parallel, and combination circuits.

ET 320    Semiconductor Theory    5 Units

Prerequisite: ET 300, 301, 310, and 311 with a grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 315.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course provides a detailed study of diodes, transistors, FET's, linear IC's and their use in power supplies, AC and DC small signal and large signal amplifiers. Laboratory will stress the troubleshooting and repair of each type of power supply and amplifier circuit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   W.Ng                 SCC MAIN RHN 338     25250
TTh          07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   W.Ng                 SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

ET 340    Basic Microprocessors    5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 490.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This is a beginning course dealing with the circuitry and use of the microprocessor. Peripheral hardware is also considered so that the student may gain an overview of a complete computer system. The scope of the course includes machine language programming in order to provide a base for understanding the dynamic operation of the entire system. Troubleshooting philosophy is stressed.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 339     25258
MW           09:30AM-12:35PM   LAB   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 339     
On-Campus

ET 350    Receiver Circuits    5 Units

Prerequisite: ET 315, 320, and 330 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course focuses on the principles of radio receivers using AM, FM, and single sideband modulation systems. The course will also present associated control circuits and power supply circuitry for receivers.

Schedule: Other Term, Sep 08-Dec 17
TTh          10:00AM-11:35AM   LEC   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 338     28940
TTh          12:00PM-03:25PM   LAB   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 339     
On-Campus

ET 390    Microprocessor Systems - Troubleshooting    3 Units

Prerequisite: ET 340 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course will focus on the principles of microprocessor system control and troubleshooting. Study will include measurement transducers, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, power supplies, and power users. All concepts processes will be coordinated by a microprocessor to perform a desired function.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 339     28948
MW           02:15PM-05:20PM   LAB   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 339     
On-Campus

ET 490    Advanced Student Projects Laboratory    2 Units

Prerequisite: ET 306 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Advisory: ET 300 and ET 301 with grades of "C" or better. Concurrent enrollment in ET 340 is advised.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course provides an opportunity for students to pursue advanced projects selected by the Electronics Technology Department staff. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            10:00AM-10:50AM   LAB   W.Ng                 SCC MAIN RHN 338     29322
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             29322
LAB TBA refers to 5 additional hours of Lab per week to be arranged
On-Campus